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Can you actually have a 'slow' or 'fast' metabolism?
Have you ever heard someone claim they have a fast metabolism? This typically means they can eat whatever they want... Read more -
The science of Ramadan fasting
The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset,... Read more -
Brain scans reveal why you can't resist a snack, even when you're full
Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally explain why we still reach for the cookie jar, even... Read more -
Metabolic dysfunction is main driver of chronic kidney disease risk
Metabolic dysfunction, rather than steatotic liver disease (SLD), seems to be the main driver of chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk,... Read more -
Virtual buffet points to variety as an overeating risk factor
At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced... Read more -
If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?
Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out.... Read more -
Nutrient timing found to influence gene activity in adipose tissue
Human metabolism is regulated by internal clocks, the so-called circadian rhythms. Many processes, such as sugar uptake, fat burning, or... Read more -
Potential treatment target in fatty liver disease identified
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) can cause more serious liver conditions, such as liver failure. A new study, led... Read more -
How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content
People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with... Read more -
It's not just about the number on the scale: The hidden value of so-called 'yo-yo dieting'
So-called "yo-yo dieting" confers long-term health benefits, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. "Yo-yo... Read more -
Preclinical or clinical? New obesity definition could reshape diagnosis and prevention
An international research group has examined how many people are affected by preclinical and clinical obesity and what health risks... Read more -
Triggering self-combustion in fat cells for weight loss
Ordinary fat cells in obese animals can be induced to burn energy stores, generating substantial heat, according to a preclinical... Read more -
Study finds bariatric surgery outperforms medical therapy for T2D across income levels
Nonmedical factors drive up to 60 percent of health outcomes, and for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), social determinants... Read more -
Intermittent fasting doesn't have an edge for weight loss, but might still work for some, research shows
Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword in nutrition circles, with many people looking to it as a way to lose... Read more -
Video: Using combined therapy to treat obesity
Research shows that metabolic surgery and GLP-1 medications are both effective therapies for treating obesity. Medications typically result in a... Read more
